# India diplomatic mission to Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-diplomatic-mission-to-egypt-palestine-and-lebanon > Updated: 2026-08-21T13:17:23.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, conducted a six-day official visit to Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon from August 16 to 21, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional developments. In Egypt, Ranganathan participated in the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference, addressing the role of the expanded BRICS framework in providing a ‘stronger voice for the Global South.’ During meetings in Palestine with Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin and Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, Ranganathan reaffirmed India’s support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and emphasized the necessity of ‘safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance’ to Gaza. To expand development partnerships, Ranganathan participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a 200-bed Indian Super Speciality Hospital in Jenin, which includes a trauma center. Additionally, an MoU was signed with the Ministry of Labour regarding Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the printing sector. In Lebanon, Ranganathan met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional developments. She also met with Abdel Sattar Issa, Secretary General at Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Nabih Berri, President of the National Assembly of Lebanon, to discuss potential parliamentary exchanges. Throughout the mission, Ranganathan also engaged with the League of Arab States to discuss the India-Arab partnership and the Executive Programme 2026-28. ## Claims - India reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict. (corroborated by 5 sources) - India expressed concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (corroborated by 5 sources) - India and Palestine reviewed bilateral relations and development cooperation initiatives. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Sripriya Ranganathan met with the League of Arab States Assistant Secretary-General Khalid Manzalawi. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Discussions with the League of Arab States focused on the 2026-28 Executive Programme. (corroborated by 2 sources) - India handed over a consignment of medicines to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. (single source) - India discussed expanding support to the Palestinian health sector, including medicines and an Indian field hospital in Gaza. (single source) - MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: India-Lebanon relations reviewed during MEA Secretary visit Indian MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan met with Lebanese officials to strengthen bilateral ties and participated in a hospital groundbreaking ceremony in Palestine. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-lebanon-relations-reviewed-during-mea-secretary-visit ### 2026-08-18: India reaffirms support for Palestinian two-state solution During an official visit to Palestine, Indian MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and discussed humanitarian aid for Gaza and expanded development cooperation. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-reaffirms-support-for-two-state-solution-in-palestine ### 2026-08-15: India MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan to visit Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon India’s MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan will visit Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon from August 16–21 to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional developments and BRICS cooperation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-mea-secretary-sripriya-ranganathan-to-visit-egypt-palestine-and-lebanon --- Cite as: India diplomatic mission to Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-diplomatic-mission-to-egypt-palestine-and-lebanon